Slow February at the Port of Albany

Just two ships docked at the Port of Albany during the month of February, according to data from the Albany Port District Commission. That’s perhaps one of the slowest months on record for the port, which hasn’t been spared the effects of the worldwide recession.

The massive Cargill grain elevator at the port remains full, too. But better times may be on the way.

This afternoon, two heavy-lift ships, which usually move cargo produced at the local GE Energy plant in Schenectady, were at the port, and more ships are expected throughout this month.

“We have a good run of ships coming up, including grain,” said Anthony Ferrara, the port commission’s treasurer.

The port has taken advantage of the lag in traffic with a rebuilding of some of the oldest portions of its wharf, a project that will be done later this year.